Drug and Alcohol Information
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A database of evidence-based alcohol and drug education resources.
By default results that have the highest evidence rating, and are Australia-based, are displayed first.
This app contains a 7 minute video and quiz about the effects of alcohol on the brain and body.
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. Learn about the effects and risks associated with drinking alcohol.
Understand the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs as well as the laws and penalties.
Get accurate, up-to-date information about Benzodiazepine medications, including risks, effects and appropriate use.
How much caffeine is safe? Learn about the immediate and long-term risks of heavy caffeine and energy drink consumption.
Cannabis can affect the body and mind. Learn about the different immediate and long-term effects of using cannabis.
Stories about the impact of cannabis on Aboriginal communities and culture.
Accurate, up-to-date information about cocaine, including its effects and associated risks in the short and long term.
Understand the legal consequences of drug use.
Get the facts about e-cigarettes, vaping and the law
Accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information about E-cigarettes and vaping.
Many ‘new’ drugs have arrived on the market. Learn about New and Emerging Drugs, or "legal highs", and their effects.
Although little is known about the long-term effects of GHB, learn about the immediate risks and effects of consumption.
Heard a term/drug name & not sure what it means?
Get accurate and up-to-date information about hallucinogens, including the variable risks and effects of consumption.
Learn how to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs through the 'set, setting & drug' framework.
Heroin is a highly addictive opiate. Learn about the short and long term effects and risks associated with its use.
When people use drugs, sometimes they can become violent. Read this factsheet for some ways you can protect yourself.
What to do when you’re worried about a friend: tips about how to support them and talk to them about their drug use.
Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.
Learn about the effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.
Below you will find a list of useful drug education resources. You can filter these according to your needs using the filters on the left hand side. See Getting Started for more information about how to use this site.
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